Mode of Uses:

The leaf extract is taken with sugar thrice daily for the treatment of flatulence; pills prepared from leaves are taken twice daily for irregular menstruation and the leaf extract is applied to affected areas for the treatment of skin disease by the Chakma.

A paste of the leaves is applied to warts on the head and also taken for the treatment of hysteria by the Tanchangya.

Leaves with 13 other plants (see Allium sativum) are used to make pills to be taken thrice daily before food for the treatment of abdominal tumours (Tripura).

Pouzolzia sanguinea (Blume.) Merrill

Leaf boiled in water and the extract is taken for the treatment of irregular menstruation (Bawm).